' The Castle House' of Rutherfords Island, Christmas Cove

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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8223 sq m

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Fireplace

Washer

Dryer

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Enjoy the area

South Bristol, ME

Pemaquid Point Lighthouse Park28 min drive
Boothbay Harbor Marina48 min drive
Cabbage Island52 min drive
Rockland, ME (RKD-Knox County Regional)65 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Enjoy a vacation on one of Maine's quintessential islands with breathtaking views of John's Bay from the widows deck in this topsy turvy Victorian cottage. Bedrooms are on the second floor, kitchen, living room and dining on the third floor. The rocky water frontage is down a windy path with Adirondack chairs to sit and enjoy the fabulous sunsets. The town dock is available just down the street. Sail or boat out of Christmas Cove (mooring available or Sail Boat with Captain). The bustling village of Damarriscotta with fabulous shopping and dining is only 13 miles away, the famous Pemaquid Lighthouse and beach are only 15 miles away, or Booth Bay Harbor by car is only 30 miles away and by boat 5 miles away.

This property may be combined with our 6 bedroom Sugarloaf Mountain House #132399. Trent Jones Golf Course, mountain biking, hiking, rivers, pool and lakes. see the best of Maine!!!

Property manager

Jill Harrison

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Ocean view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

This property is strictly non smoking of any kind.

Reservations aren't confirmed until I've spoken with the primary renter within 24hrs of the booking.

All reservations are subject to owner screening and approval before they become final. This will occur within 24 hours of the booking.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

South Bristol

Located on the waterfront, this cottage is in Christmas Cove, a neighbourhood in South Bristol. Jan Kilburn Watercolor Studio and Gallery and Pemaquid Point Lighthouse Park are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Pemaquid Craft Co-op and Penobscot Marine Museum. Maine State Aquarium and Boothbay Railway Village are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and horse riding.

South Bristol, ME

What's nearby

Pemaquid Point Lighthouse Park - 28 min drive
Boothbay Harbor Marina - 48 min drive
Opera House at Boothbay Harbor - 49 min drive
Barrett Park - 51 min drive
Cabbage Island - 52 min drive

Getting around

Wiscasset, ME (ISS) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

Footbridge Brewery - 48 min drive
Boothbay Lobster Wharf - 50 min drive
Shaw's Fish & Lobster Wharf - 24 min drive
East Boothbay General Store - 51 min drive
Red Cup Coffee House - 48 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is ' The Castle House' of Rutherfords Island, Christmas Cove pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at ' The Castle House' of Rutherfords Island, Christmas Cove?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at ' The Castle House' of Rutherfords Island, Christmas Cove?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is ' The Castle House' of Rutherfords Island, Christmas Cove located?

Located in Christmas Cove, this cottage is 4 mi (6.5 km) from Fort Point and within 12 miles (20 km) of La Verna Preserve and Pemaquid Craft Co-op. Biscay Pond is 12.3 mi (19.8 km) away.

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Kari W.

15 September 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Thank you Jill!

We enjoyed the house and the quaint town of South Bristol.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heidi B., Jackson, WY

8 August 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Long Weekend Get Away

A group of dear friends and I had an amazing weekend in Christmas Cove thanks to Jill and her rental house. The house was perfect for all of us and located in quaint and lovely part of Maine. The house is better in person, with great lighting, hardwood floors, and a large kitchen and living room. Jill, was a great host and gave us plenty of local insights. She was very responsive to our questions. Thanks so much for providing a wonderful weekend getaway for my friends and me!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joy S.

27 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location!

Great location and amenities available.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elliott A.

24 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Communication

Jill's place

Very unique property. All our group loved Jill's place. A little confusing as where to park and dispose of trash. Perhaps a visiting midwesterner is a dumb dumb to coastal Maine instructions. We all would stay again!!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sam A.

17 August 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A charming vacation on a charming island

We stayed at ' The Castle House' of Rutherfords Island, Christmas Cove, for a short break. The property is very nice and well equipped. Jill (our host) is very accommodating and helpful. Her recommendations (for restaurants, activities, and places to see) were spot on. She also took us out on a pleasant and relaxing sale, around the cove. We recommend this property, and host, wholeheartedy!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022